It's the end of the year, school is out, work is taking a break for most employers, and it is a time to be with our families. One of the roommates was even kind enough to spend the last 2 months in pottery studio every Wednesday night to create a mug for each and every one of her 8 roommates. It was an amazing act of love for those around her with the amount of thought and time that went into this thoughtful gift. All of us here in the house will value this gift made with love and care and thought more than a simple trinket purchased at the value store that will quickly be forgotten.
And on another note, this first half year has been amazing. When we first moved in, it seemed every time we would try and talk with the neighbors, they would turn their heads, or ignore us. Now it seems that every time I am outside, I can even walk to my car without someone stopping and saying hello and to chat about any topic. Building relationships takes a long time, and I am grateful that after these few first months, there seems to be some hopeful traction in that department. Its hard not to when we are surrounded by amazing, intelligent, thoughtful people in our neighborhood who seem to be looking out for one another!
Enjoy the holidays and have a great rest of the year!
